You know, what the heck, I read his two years ago, so my opinion may be, ah, off. But I thought that it was not that great for my then, when I was eleven or so, but I got more out of it when I turned thirteen and skimmed through it again. Still, 2 out of 5.
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The Hero and the Crown
(1984, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Robin McKinley)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13. -
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Teens love this mature, Newbery-winning fantasy.
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for Ages 13–15
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About The Hero and the Crown
Parents need to know that the heroine defies convention to remains true to herself.
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- Families can talk about the expectations for Aerin. What kind of life is she expected to lead? Why is she discouraged from learning to slay dragons? Do you think she would be as successful -- both in terms of her tasks and her personal growth -- if she had been encouraged to follow that path?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
My first Robin McKinley book I ever read
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
A Long Time Favorite
I first read this book as a teen and have returned to it many times. Each reading is as rewarding as the first. Robin McKinley writes beautifully, and the world she creates is rich and vivid, easy to lose oneself in. Aerin is an inspiringly strong independent heroine with enough foibles that I still identified with her despite the magnitude of her heroic actions over the course of the novel.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Fantasy is good, but this is a slight change...
This book is probably for kids 12+. It can be rather had to understand, and I was too young when I read it 3 years ago when I was ten.
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